Gibraltar
Bilderbuch Lyrics

The lyrics to Bilderbuch's song "Gibraltar" seem to be a commentary on the distance that can exist between people, even in an age of technology that supposedly makes communication easier. The refrain of "Distanz" ("distance") is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the feeling of separation between the singer and the person they're addressing. The person says they're going to Gibraltar or Canada, which are far-away places that heighten the sense of distance. The repetition of "Bla bla bla" suggests that the singer doesn't believe the person's reasons for leaving, or perhaps that they don't think the person is being truthful.

The second verse has the singer questioning the reality of the internet, which is often seen as a tool that bridges distance. They ask "What is the internet?" and question whether digital communication can truly capture the depth of human interaction ("What is your whisper without its breath?"). The final two lines of the song ("It's over / Applause for that!") could be interpreted as the singer finally being okay with the distance between them and the other person, or perhaps as a sarcastic commentary on the fact that distance can be preferable to certain forms of interaction.